DocumentCode
956356
Title
Contemporary Plasma Physics
Author
Gold, Louis
Author_Institution
Project Matterhorn, Princeton University, Princeton, N. J.
Issue
4
fYear
1959
Firstpage
162
Lastpage
165
Abstract
The manifold aspects of plasma physics are briefly described. The basic science and advanced technology embodied in this interdisciplinary field are delineated following an identification of what constitutes a plasma. With regard to the former, such highlights as the evolution of the method of adiabatic invariants to deal with highly nonlinear properties of plasmas are offered. Hypersonics, high impulse fuel systems, the Sherwood program, nuclear explosives, and microwave tubes represent key areas in modern technology demanding more basic knowledge of plasma interactions.
Keywords
Atmosphere; Fuels; Moon; Nuclear and plasma sciences; Physics; Plasma density; Plasma measurements; Plasma properties; Space technology; Sun;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Space Electronics and Telemetry, IRE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0096-252X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/IRET-SET.1959.5008685
Filename
5008685
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